Research Assistant (Field Enumerators) at Peace Winds Japan

Peace Winds is a disaster preparedness, response and recovery organization. Peace Winds advocates for increased collaboration between governments, militaries, NGOs, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to natural disasters across the globe, with the Japan - U.S. relationship as the cornerstone of humanitarian assistance.

 

Research Assistant (Field Enumerators)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldResearch 

Research Assistants will play a vital role in gathering high-quality qualitative and quantitative data to support program learning, accountability, and improvement across PWJ’s priority thematic areas, including Livelihoods, Shelter, WASH & Solid Waste Management. The position reports to the MEAL Officer or M&E Lead, working closely with project teams to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely data collection using digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct household surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
  • Assist respondents in interpreting interview questions to ensure a complete and accurate response.
  • Engage directly with refugees, host communities, and other vulnerable groups.
  • Record, organize, and transcribe qualitative notes accurately
  • Use digital data collection platforms for field surveys
  • Support data quality checks, cleaning, and verification processes
  • Adhere to community entry protocols and uphold PWJ’s humanitarian principles
  • Perform additional tasks as required during emergency response activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma/Certificate in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Agriculture, Environmental Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, IT, or any related field
  • Bachelor’s degree is a further advantage
  • Prior experience as a Research Assistant, Field Data Collector, or Enumerator is desirable.
  • Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo Collect, ODK, SurveyCTO, Comcare)
  • Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Accurate typing and data entry skills
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili, local language (Turkana) and/or refugee community languages (Somali, Nuer, Dinka, Arabic) is an asset.
  • Ability to comprehend the research questions.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Peace Winds Japan on enketo.unhcr.org to apply

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